Agra Hotels - Choices Aplenty

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India is known as the land of Taj Mahal in foreign countries. They consider no trip to India is complete without a visit to this 17th century monument. Taj Mahal in Agra, situated on the banks of Yamuna River, is the most visited place by travellers in India. Agra Fort and the nearby Fatehpur Sikri are the other attractions in Agra and its neighbourhood. All three monuments are in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

Most of the travelers prefer Agra Holiday Packages for the good and convenient facilities. Because such packages have the offer like transport, accommodation, food, etc..

This mausoleum of white marble, built between 1631 and 1648, was a symbol of love of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan towards his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal, considered as one of the most photographed monuments in the world, is a masterpiece of Indian Muslim architecture. Taj Mahal is considered as one of the Seven Wonders in World. Shah Jahan was buried next to his beloved Begum in Taj premises. The monument is open to visitors from six in the morning till 7:30 in the evening every day except on Friday.

Agra Fort is the ...
... other tourist attraction in the city. The Fort, built by Emperor Akbar during the years from 1565 to 1571, is similar in layout to Red Fort in Delhi. Fatehpur Sikri, situated about 35 km from Agra, was also built by Emperor Akbar. This monument comprises Jama Masjid which is one of the largest mosques in India. Other attractions in Agra are Sikandra, Itmadud Daula, Soor Sarovar, Jama Masjid, Diwan-i-Am and Buland Darwaza.

Agra is one of the points of the tourist's Golden Triangle of Agra-Delhi-Jaipur. Agra is well connected by air, rail and road. The best time to visit Agra is during the winter months from September to March. Agra experiences hot weather during summer.

Agra has large number of hotels. Tourists can opt for online Agra Hotel Booking also. Among the high-end Agra hotels are Clarks Shiraz, ITC Mughal, Oberoi Amarvilas, Radisson Hotel, Grand Hotel, Trident Hilton, Wyndham Grand, Japee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre, Orient Taj, Mansingh Palace, Howard Sarovar Portico, Utkarsh Vilas, Hotel Amar, The Gateway Hotel, and Hotel Marina. In the high-end Agra hotels, all modern facilities like made-to order meals, internet, conference room, party room, laundry, a/c rooms, generator, room service and bar are available.

Among the medium range and budget Agra hotels are Dayal Lodge, Hotel Mandakini Villas, Laurie's Hotel, Hotel Raj, Rajmahal Hotel, Hotel Sheela, Hotel Amba Inn, Hotel Jaiwal, Hotel Kamal, Hotel Neel Kanth, Youth Hostel, Saniya Palace, Shanti lodge, Harshit Paying Guest House, Friends Paying Guest House ,Hotel Priya, Hotel Taj Resorts, Pawan Hotel, Saniya Palace Inn, Hotel Royale Residency, Hotel Sidhartha, Amba Inn Hotel, Hotel Sakura, Apollo Hotel, Hotel Anand Villa and Basera Hotel. These Agra hotels also provide amenities like a/c rooms, in-house restaurant, hot/cold water, car parking, back-up power supply and TV.